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Plainspoken Moderate

Plainspoken has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

using simple and direct language

"a plainspoken country doctor"

2

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

"blunt talking and straight shooting"

"a blunt New England farmer"

"I gave them my candid opinion"

"forthright criticism"

"a forthright approach to the problem"

"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"

"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"

"plainspoken and to the point"

"a point-blank accusation"

3

Speaking plainly or simply.

Example Sentences
"a plainspoken country doctor" adjective
"blunt talking and straight shooting" adjective
"a blunt New England farmer" adjective
"I gave them my candid opinion" adjective
"forthright criticism" adjective
"a forthright approach to the problem" adjective
"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank" adjective
"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude" adjective
"plainspoken and to the point" adjective
"a point-blank accusation" adjective
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